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    Aug 31, 2008, 11:19 AM
    Leaking shower diverter valve
    When I pull valve button to divert to shower only, water still leaks from tub faucet.
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    Aug 31, 2008, 12:16 PM
    Looks like your diverter is not working properly, what name and brand is you faucet, Thanks.

    John
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    Aug 31, 2008, 12:20 PM
    Is the diverter on the tub spout or the wall?
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    Sep 1, 2008, 09:43 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by afaroo
    Looks like your diverter is not working properly, what name and brand is you faucet, Thanks.

    John
    Moentrol-diverter is in faucet
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    Sep 1, 2008, 09:44 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by hkstroud
    Is the diverter on the tub spout or the wall?
    In tub spout
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    Sep 1, 2008, 09:47 AM
    Which one is you tub spout see the images, Thanks.

    John

    Or this one
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    Sep 1, 2008, 09:58 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by afaroo
    which one is you tub spout see the images, Thanks.

    John
    The top one with valve control at tip of spout
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    Sep 1, 2008, 10:12 AM
    Remove the spout (turn it counterclockwise) inspect inside if you see any mineral deposits clean it if none, replace the spot with a new one, before installing apply some plumbing tap on the threads of the nipple, good Luck.

    John
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    Sep 1, 2008, 10:27 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by afaroo
    Remove the spout (turn it counterclockwise) inspect inside if you see any mineral deposits clean it if none, replace the spot with a new one, before installing apply some plumbing tap on the threads of the nipple, good Luck.

    John
    John-Thank you. I have spout off and on my way to store.
    Ed
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